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I disagree. When considering a broader timeline, we live in a time of extraordinary wealth, safety, and ease (especially in the west). It just happens that thes
by seandoe 4y ago
I disagree. When considering a broader timeline, we live in a time of extraordinary wealth, safety, and ease (especially in the west). It just happens that these things don't necessarily make us happy or even mentally healthy. Media channels constantly pump us with negativity-- fear, jealousy, and hatred of the other. I think most people just need a serious attitude adjustment. Life isn't easy no matter how many luxuries you have. Everything is likely doomed when considering the larger timeline. Suck it up and make your world a better place.
- giraffe_lady 4y agoNo one's emotional state considers a broader timeline though. Yes outlook and expectation are important to wellbeing but you can't reason or bully yourself into being happy when you aren't. Whether it's true or not, in this time there is a pervasive feeling of hopelessness and impending doom. These things aren't unique to our time, other people have rightfully felt them. But also we do feel them now, even if you think we shouldn't, even if the data, when looked at in a certain way, indicates we shouldn't. My limbic system just doesn't care.